Chocolate Cake Recipe
Rich chocolate cake with a creamy frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Add the cocoa powder and mix until combined.
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake as desired.
